Joint Industry Board v. United States, 391 U.S. 224 (1968)

Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry v. United States


No. 616


Argued March 25, 1968
Decided May 20, 1968
391 U.S. 224

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT

Syllabus

An employer’s unpaid contributions to an employees’ annuity plan established by a collective bargaining contract are not entitled to a priority under § 64a(2) of the Bankruptcy Act, which grants priority, limited to $600 and to wages earned within three months before commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, to "wage . . . due to workmen." United States v. Embassy Restaurant, Inc., 359 U.S. 29 (1959), followed. Pp. 225-229.

379 F.2d 211, affirmed.